Suriname has the world's highest percentage of forest cover, with forests covering roughly 93 percent of its land area.
The country lies on the northeastern coast of South America, and most of its forests are part of the Guiana Shield and Amazonian region. Suriname's population is concentrated along the coastal plain, while the interior remains sparsely populated and heavily forested.
Brazil has the largest total area of tropical rainforest, but it does not have the highest forest percentage because of its enormous size and varied landscapes. Gabon also has exceptionally high forest cover, while Finland is strongly associated with forests in Europe. Forest-percentage rankings can vary slightly by dataset and year, but Suriname consistently occupies the top position.